Daktronics AB-1010 - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction 1-4
Incandescent: Displays that use lamps with filaments that are heated to incandescence by an electric
current.
Lampbank: An 8x16 or 7x16 array of lamps, depending on display specifications.
Panel Board: The power junction box that connects incoming power to the display.
Matrix: The hei
area according to the number of rows and columns of
ixels.
ixel: The smalle ff. Each
dividual lamp o
ential communication type with a maximum cable length of 4000 feet (1.2
r displays.
n
.4 Display Features & Overview
ght and width of a display
p
Modem: A device that allows data to be sent or received over a phone line.
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st single point of light on a message center that can be turned on or o
n a SunSpot display is considered a pixel. in
RS232: A standard PC communication type with a maximum cable length of 25 feet (8 meters).
RS422: A standard differ
kilometers).
SunSpot
7: Monochrome incandescent message cente
Venus
7 1500: A Daktronics designed, Windows based software used to create and edit messages o
the displays.
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Reference Drawings:
System Riser Diagram, RS422 Incandescent Displays ....................... Drawing A-148859
System Riser Diagram, RS232 Incandescent Displays ....................... Drawing A-148870
System Riser Diagram; Fiber Incandescent Displays .......................... Drawing A-148878
System Riser Diagram; Modem Incandescent Displays ...................... Drawing A-148884
Shop Drawing, 7**-24 IOC-L ............................................................... Drawing B-149589
Shop Drawing, 16**-24 IOC-L ............................................................. Drawing B-149590
Daktronics AB-1010 SunSpot
®
incandescent displays offers eye-catching text messages, graphics, and
animation with a w available along with high visibility and affordable
quality. he combination of reflector lamps and horizontal louvers create a display that is excellent for
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llows displays to run text messages, graphics and animations using a Windows based IBM-
on.
he displays are available in 24
O, 30O, 36O, 48O and 60O character heights. In addition, they may be
aster-echo configuration. The following lists
dditional display features:
isplays ordered with reflectorized lamps do
not have light dividers. Lift eyes provided. Center cabinets not included
· Finish: Flat black acrylic enamel paint.
ide variety of special effects
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long distant viewing.
The AB-1010 Series displays are operated using a Venus
® 1500 controller. The Venus 1500 softwar
a
compatible computer. The controller can operate up to 240 signs within a local network and can also
operate displays via telephone modem. Refer to ED-12717 for more informati
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single-stand alone displays or they may have a m
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· Construction: All aluminum cabinet with welded extrusion frame. Louvered egg crate light
dividers attached directly to each lampbank section. D